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Set in the diverse backdrop of antebellum Petersburg, the narrative explores Edgar Allan Poe's honeymoon with his young cousin Virginia Clemm in 1836. Jeffrey Abugel intricately details their journey through the city's rich cultural tapestry, highlighting Poe's connections, including his mother's performances and his friendship with local publisher Hiram Haines. This exploration uncovers a lesser-known chapter in Poe's life, inviting readers to walk through the historic streets and rediscover the influences that shaped one of America's literary giants.
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Edgar Allan Poe's Petersburg: The Untold Story of the Raven in the Cockade City, Jeffrey Abugel
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- Released
- 2013
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- Title
- Edgar Allan Poe's Petersburg: The Untold Story of the Raven in the Cockade City
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jeffrey Abugel
- Publisher
- History Press
- Released
- 2013
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 130
- ISBN13
- 9781540232786
- Category
- World history, Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- Set in the diverse backdrop of antebellum Petersburg, the narrative explores Edgar Allan Poe's honeymoon with his young cousin Virginia Clemm in 1836. Jeffrey Abugel intricately details their journey through the city's rich cultural tapestry, highlighting Poe's connections, including his mother's performances and his friendship with local publisher Hiram Haines. This exploration uncovers a lesser-known chapter in Poe's life, inviting readers to walk through the historic streets and rediscover the influences that shaped one of America's literary giants.